Course duration: Every Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm(might extend by an hour). The dates are: 18th and 19th July, 25th and 26th July, 1st and 2nd Aug, 8th and 9th August, 15th and 16th Aug,22nd and 23rd Aug.

Grading:Tentative date for grading and presentation is 23rd Aug, 2015.

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

Note: Unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.

Registration: 1st round of Interviews and registrations on 28th June, 2015 at 3.30 pm at the studio. The 2nd round of interviews and registrations will be held later.
The Level 2 course will have a small interview before registration.

There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

Some of the photos of the course-in-progress is available on our facebook page at Week 1, Week 2 and Week 3 & 4.

Poster Designed by Rahul Barua

The students of Level 1 Batch 32 are going to have their grading on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 7:30pm. Due to limited seating, you will need to call 9241500886, so that you can obtain your tickets. Please note that if you havenât gotten a ticket and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you. This is applicable even for the past students of MISF!T.

We will also be dealing with a separate chapter called “Transitioning from Stage to Screen – Fundamentals”, which we started during the previous workshops. The Level 2 advanced workshop will have a more advanced treatment of the same subject.We have also started a professional platform for first time script writers to write, direct, execute and present their ideas using actors from MISF!T. This gives the actors from MISF!T an opportunity to enter the professional arena. The first version of this, was our play “Strangers”. The above, however, will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

DETAILS:

Registration:There are fixed days for registration â April 26, 2015 and May 3, 2015.There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (April 26), there will not be another round since many of the seats have been taken from the previous waiting list.

To fix your appointment for registration and interviews (or for further details and course fee), please call us at 9241500886 only between 12 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

5 Weeks â Every Saturday and Sunday (from May 16 to 21st June) between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm with a one hour lunch break.

6th week – After the training (60 hours) is over, the course will culminate in a grading on 21st June, 2015 (with a Tech rehearsal on 20th June).

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

Course Synopsis:Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.

This course is also designed in such a way that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

The students of Level 1 Batch 31 are going to have their grading on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 7:30pm. Due to limited seating, you will need to call 7259918322, so that you can obtain your tickets. Please note that if you havenât gotten a ticket and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you. This is applicable even for the past students of MISF!T.

We will also be dealing with a separate chapter called “Transitioning from Stage to Screen – Fundamentals”, which we started during the previous workshop. The Level 2 advanced workshop will have a more advanced treatment of the same subject.We have also started a professional platform for first time script writers to write, direct, execute and present their ideas using actors from MISF!T. This gives the actors from MISF!T an opportunity to enter the professional arena. The first version of this, was our play “Strangers”. The above, however, will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

DETAILS:

Registration:There are fixed days for registration â Jan 11, 2015 and Jan 18, 2015.There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (11th Jan), there will not be another round since many of the seats have been taken from the previous waiting list.

To fix your appointment for registration and interviews (or for further details and course fee), please call us at 9241500886 only between 12 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

5 Weeks â Every Saturday and Sunday (from 24th Jan to 22nd Feb) between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm with a one hour lunch break.

6th week – After the training (60 hours) is over, the course will culminate in a grading on 1st March, 2015 (with a Tech rehearsal on 28th Feb).

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

Course Synopsis:Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.

This course is also designed in such a way that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

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News: MISF!TÂŽ (My Interest Stays Firmly In Theatre) presents the second season of “Strangers” – A collection of short plays on November 22nd and 23rd, 2014Tickets available online at IndianStage and BookMyShow.

MISF!TÂŽ is starting a new series of plays featuring a professional platform for new playwrights. The first in the series is titled “Strangers”, an amalgamation of 3 original new plays – The storm, the falling rose and what! no…really?.

Who’s “the stranger”? What’s their story? Revenge, Redemption, Affection, Sex, Guilt, Moral Dilemma, Trust?Can we always believe what we see? What if we aren’t taught the things the right way, at the right time?How do we look at women in our society? As mother, a sister, a wife or just an object of sex?

“Strangers” deals with some of the current social dilemmas we, as a society are facing. Instead of consuming the plot, with intellectual jargon, the “strangers” is a humble attempt to make it thought provoking and definitely, entertaining.

Coordinators: Chayadevi Shravan & Lyria

Playwrights:

“The Storm” by Anoop Mathew

“What! No..Really?” by Bijon Brahma

“The Falling Rose” by Lyria Kurian

Cast: Shravan Nayak, Anoop Mathew, Nieil Sancheti in “The Storm”

Richa Mishra, Bijon Brahma and Dibakar Deb in “What! No..Really?”

Sidhartha Singh, Chayadevi and Lyria Kurian in “The Fallen Rose”

with Lenoj Chungath

Date: 22nd and 23rd November 2014

Venue: Kalarasa,

6th Floor, The High Street Mall,

11th Main, Jayanagar 4th Block, Bangalore

Ticket: Rs. 199/- (will be shortly available on IndianStage and BookMyShow)

Course duration: Every Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm(might extend by an hour). The dates are: 1st and 2nd Nov, 8th and 9th Nov, 15 and 16th Nov, 22nd and 23rd Nov.

Grading:Tentative date for grading and presentation is either 30th November or 6th December, 2014

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

Note: Unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.Registration:Interviews and registrations on 19th Oct, 2014 at 2 pm at the studio. The Level 2 course will have a small interview before registration. There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

The students of Level 1 Batch 30 are going to have their grading on Sunday, 7th September 2014 at 7:30pm. Due to limited seating, you will need to call 9620382169, so that you can receive your entry pass. Please note that if you havenât gotten an entry pass and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you. This is applicable even for the past students of MISF!T.

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News: MISF!TÂŽ (My Interest Stays Firmly In Theatre) presents “Strangers” – A collection of short plays on August 23rd and August 24th, 2014

MISF!TÂŽ is starting a new series of plays featuring a professional platform for new playwrights. The first in the series is titled “Strangers”, an amalgamation of 3 original new plays – The storm, the falling rose and what! no…really?.

Who’s “the stranger”? What’s their story? Revenge, Redemption, Affection, Sex, Guilt, Moral Dilema, Trust?Can we always believe what we see? What if we aren’t taught the things the right way, at the right time?How do we look at women in our society? As mother, a sister, a wife or just an object of sex?

“Strangers” deals with some of the current social dilemas we, as a society are facing. Instead of consumping the plot, with intellectual jargon, the “strangers” is a humble attempt to make it thought provoking and definitely, entertaining.

With this workshop we are formalizing our theory around screen acting with a separate chapter called “Transitioning from Stage to Screen – Fundamentals.”. The Level 2 advanced workshop will have a more advanced treatment of the same subject.

DETAILS:

Registration:There are fixed days for registration â 20th July and 27th July 2014.There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (20th July), there will not be another round since many of the seats have been taken from the previous waiting list.

There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

Email us at ratantgrant@yahoo.com.We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.

5 Weeks â Every Saturday and Sunday (from 2nd August to 31st August) between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm with a one hour lunch break.

6th week – After the training (60 hours) is over, the course will culminate in a grading on 7th Sept (with a Tech rehearsal on 6th Sept).

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.

Course Synopsis:Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.

This course is also designed in such a way that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

The in-house performances have been created as a platform to showcase the MISF!T students. This will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

Some of the photographs of this play is available on our Facebook Page. Photographs beautifully captured by Amit Ranjan Sahu.

Connectologues is a regular feature at MISF!T. We try to weave a collection of monologues(not necessarily related/connected) into a story. This form of presentation is abstract.

This is the second season of Connectologues – “Masks”. In the circus of life, we are all freaks put up on the worldâs stage to showcase a carnival. But once the lights fade & we are away from the maddening crowds, the faces of light that are put on for the show come off to reveal the dark realms within. What really lies behind the wonderment of the arena of the stage and the shimmer of the lights? Is it all fun and games, or is there more behind the makeup & the faces full of colour?

Course duration: Every Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm(might extend by an hour). The dates are: 26th and 27th April, 3rd,4th,10th,11th,17th and 18th of May.

Grading:Tentative date for grading and presentation is either 25th May 2014 or 1st June 2014

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

Note: Unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.Registration:The last date for the interviews and registration is 12th April, 2014.The Level 2 course will have a small interview before registration. There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

Some of the photos of the course-in-progress is available on our facebook page at Week1, Week2 and Week 3. Photos beautifully captured by Ankit Bharadwaj, Archana Shetty and Vishal Nair.

Poster Designed by Nieil Sancheti

The students of Level 1 Batch 29 are going to have their grading on Sunday, 2nd March 2014 at 7:30pm. Due to limited seating, you will need to call 9241500886, so that you can receive your invite. Please note that if you havenât gotten an invite and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you. This is applicable even for the past students of MISF!TÂŽ.

First 4 weeks â Every Saturday and Sunday(25th Jan, 26th Jan, 1st Feb, 2nd Feb, 8th Feb,9th Feb, 15th Feb,16th Feb) between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm with an hourâs lunch break. This constitutes for the first 48 hours of the course duration.

After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours of intensive training(12 hours) on 22nd Feb and 23rd Feb and which will culminate in a grading on 2nd March(with a Tech rehearsal on 1st March).

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.Registration:There are fixed days for registration â 12th Jan and 18th Jan 2014.There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (12th Jan), there will not be another round since many of the seats have been taken from the previous waiting list.There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

Email us at ratantgrant@yahoo.com.We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.Please do acknowledge this email, else your appointment will be canceled.

Details of the course

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

The in-house performances have been created as a platform to showcase the MISF!T students. This will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

Some of the photographs of their grading is available on our Facebook page. Photos by Krishnan Suresh.Some of the photos of this batch(work in progress) available on our Facebook page.

Poster Designed by Tushar Gandhi

The students of Level 2 Batch 9 are going to have their grading on Sunday, 29th Sep 2013 at 7:30pm. Due to limited seating, you will need to call 9241500886, so that you can receive your invite. Please note that if you havenât gotten an invite and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you. This is applicable even for the past students of MISF!TÂŽ.

“Can “I” Play God” is a dramatic presentation (designed with suspense) of a social issue. Taking someone’s life is punishable…then how do we justify war? Why are the laws different? The play is a humble attempt at making the audience think about what is right and what is wrong, a depiction of certain grey areas in our judiciary and essentially certain questions, we need to ask ourselves. Its a story of 2 men, who are fighting for what they believe in.Who will win?Law? These men? Or neither?

About the venue:The word theatre originated form the French word “thĂŠĂ˘tre”, as well as the Greek word “theatron”, which means “place of seeing”. It is place that allows artists to perform in front of an audience.At MISF!T, we often question whether it is the play that defines a place or a place that defines the play. We strongly believe, it is the former.The nature of this play, dictates a more intimate audience. Hence, we are neither presenting it in an auditorium or a hall or a restaurant. We plan to present the show in the same studio space in Koramangala, where our workshops happen. Incidentally, the very term “Studio” actually refers to a place where an art form is taught, studied and practiced (Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio). With this play, we are also bringing back the concept of “Audience on the Mat”. What this means is, there are no chairs. Audience will be seated on the mats that are provided.

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Level 1 Batch 28 Grading on Sunday, 28th July 2013.Some of the photographs of this grading is available on our Facebook page at Part 1 and Part 2.Photographs beautifully captured by Avishar Dutta and Aravind Iyer.

The students of Level 1 Batch 28 are going to have their grading on Sunday, 28th July 2013 at 7:30pm. This is a very, very informal performance (for the fun of theatre), and all are invited. But due to limited seating, you will need to call 9880036135, so that you can receive your invite. Please note that if you havenât gotten an invite and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you. This is applicable even for the past students of MISF!TÂŽ.

Course duration: Every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 am to 6.00 pm(might extend by an hour). The dates are :24th and 25th Aug, 31st Aug and 1st Sept,7th and 8th Sept,14th and 15th Sept and the final week on 21st and 22nd Sept.

Grading:Tentative date for grading and presentation is either 22nd Sept 2012 or 29th Sept 2013.

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

Note: unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.Registration:The date for registration is 4th August 2013, between 1 pm-3 pm.The Level 2 course will have a small interview before registration. There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours of intensive training(12 hours) on 20th July and 21st July and which will culminate in a grading on 28th July(with a Tech rehearsal on 27th July).

The grading will be a public performance(invited or ticketed).

For finer details, do call us at 9241500886.Registration:There are fixed days for registration â 9th June and 16th June 2013. There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (9th of June), there will not be another round since many of the seats have been taken from the previous waiting list.There are 2 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30 pm-2:00 pm and 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (this would be the best option).

Email us at ratantgrant@yahoo.com.We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.Please do acknowledge this email, else your appointment will be canceled.

Details of the course

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.Feedback of the alumni of MISF!T are available here:http://misfit.co.in/?cat=15

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

The in-house performances have been created as a platform to showcase the MISF!T students. This will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

Grading photos available on Facebook.Photographs of the students in the workshop is available on Facebook and Flickr.

The students of Level 1 Batch 27 will have their grading this Sunday, 14th April 2013, at 7:00pm. This is an âInvite Onlyâ show, so please do call the number mentioned in the poster above to collect your invites. This applies also to the past MISF!TÂŽ students.

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MISF!T® workshop organized by Times of India on 17th March, 2013.The theatre of the alchemist – An article featuring MISF!T workshop for the Times of Indiaâs âBangalore for Womenâ campaign and the feedback from some of the participants.

First 4 weeks â Every Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 am to 6:00 pm with an hourâs lunch break.

After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours of intensive training on April 6th and 7th, which will culminate in a grading (public performance) either on April 7th or on April 14th.

For finer details, please calls us at 9241500886.Details of the course

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.Feedback of the alumni of MISF!T are available here:http://misfit.co.in/?cat=15

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

The in-house performances have been created as a platform to showcase the MISF!T students. This will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

Registration:

There are fixed days for registration â 24th February 2013 and 3rd March 2013. There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.

Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (24th of February), there will not be another round.

There are 3 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30pm-2:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm(this would be the best option).

Go to the âContact Usâ page on the website, and fill in the following details:

Name

Phone number

Email Address

In the text-box title âMessageâ, please start with âFixing an appointmentâ on the first line, and the tell us about yourself, and your interests. Also do mention if you had any prior experience in acting and theatre. If you have any other inquiries, please add them to the âMessageâ.

Email us at ratantgrant@yahoo.com.

We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.

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Some of the photographs of the play are available on facebook. Photographs beautifully captured by Aravind Iyer and Krishnan Suresh. Rest of the photos available on flickr at 5th Jan and 6th Jan. Audience Feedback available here

“Can “I” Play God” is a dramatic presentation (designed with suspense) of a social issue. Taking someone’s life is punishable…then how do we justify war? Why are the laws different? The play is a humble attempt at making the audience think about what is right and what is wrong, a depiction of certain grey areas in our judiciary and essentially certain questions, we need to ask ourselves. Its a story of 2 men, who are fighting for what they believe in.Who will win?Law? These men? Or neither?

About the venue:The word theatre originated form the French word “thĂŠĂ˘tre”, as well as the Greek word “theatron”, which means “place of seeing”. It is place that allows artists to perform in front of an audience.At MISF!T, we often question whether it is the play that defines a place or a place that defines the play. We strongly believe, it is the former.The nature of this play, dictates a more intimate audience. Hence, we are neither opening it in an auditorium or a hall or a restaurant. We plan to open the show in the same studio space in Koramangala, where our workshops happen. Incidentally, the very term “Studio” actually refers to a place where an art form is taught, studied and practiced (Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/studio). With this play, we are also bringing back the concept of “Audience on the Mat”. What this means is, there are no chairs. Audience will be seated on the mats that are provided.

The students of Level 1 Batch 26 will have their grading this Sunday, 4th Nov 2012, at 7:00pm. This is an “Invite Only” show, so please do call the number mentioned in the poster above to collect your invites. This applies also to the past and present MISF!TÂŽ students.

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The students of Level 2 Batch 8 will have their grading this Sunday, 28th Oct 2012, at 7:30pm. This is an “Invite Only” show, so please do call the number mentioned in the poster above to collect your invites. This applies also to the past and present MISF!TÂŽ students.

Also, lookout for the Level 1 Batch 26 grading, which will be happening very soon.

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After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours of intensive training on Oct 28th and Nov 3rd, which will culminate in the grading on Nov 4th.Details of the course

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.Feedback of the alumni of MISF!T are available here:http://misfit.co.in/?cat=15

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

The in-house performances have been created as a platform to showcase the MISF!T students. This will depend on the discipline and dedication of the students.

For course fees and finer details, please calls us at 9241500886.Registration:

There are fixed days for registration â 25th August 2012 and 1st September 2012. There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.

Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (25th of August), there will not be another round. In the previous batch, we were unable to accommodate a lot of people because they called up too late.

Further, those who were on the waiting list have already registered, and hence the number of seats available are lesser than usual.

There are 3 ways to fix your appointment for registration (or for further details):

Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30pm-2:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm(this would be the best option).

Go to the âContact Usâ page on the website, and fill in the following details:

Name

Phone number

Email Address

In the text-box title âMessageâ, please start with âFixing an appointmentâ on the first line, and the tell us about yourself, and your interests. Also do mention if you had any prior experience in acting and theatre. If you have any other inquiries, please add them to the âMessageâ.

Email us at ratantgrant@yahoo.com.

We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.Please do acknowledge this email, else your appointment will be canceled.

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Level 2 Batch 8 Acting course

The L2 Acting course will be starting on the 12th August 2012. It will be conducted for a period of two months. The break up is as follows:First 8 weeks: Training (Total of 48 hrs).Last 2 weeks: Intensive training to fine tune the actorsâ skills (around 25hrs).Tentative date for grading and presentation is either 7th Oct 2012 or 14th Oct 2012. This will be an inhouse performance, and it might be ticketed.Frequency:

Once a week, Sunday 11:30am to 6:00pm. Might extend by 30 minutes to an hour.

There might be some classes on Saturday evenings, with the consensus of the batch. (Please note: During the last 2 weeks of intensive training, the frequency of classes might be more than once a week.)

The course is structured so that the students will be in a position to take acting as a profession – Acting for the camera is included.Note that unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory. For the first time, the L2 course will have a small interview before registration.Registration: There are only 7 seats remaining, the rest have already been taken. The date for registration is 5th August 2012, between 1pm-3pm. If interested, please send us an email, and we will get back to you with the time of the appointment.

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Level 1 Batch 25 Grading

The grading Photos are available on facebook at Album 1 and Album 2. The rest of the photos are available on flickr.

Photo by: Vishal Nair

The students of Level 1 Batch 25 are going to have an in-house performance on Saturday, 9th June 2012 at 7:30pm (part 1 – 9 groups), and Sunday, 10th June 2012 at 7:00pm (part 2 – 11 groups). The grading for this batch is split into 2 days due to the size of the batch. This is a very, very informal performance (for the fun of theatre), and all are invited. But due to limited seating, you will need to call either 9902768472 or 9620049220 (only between 7pm and 9pm), so that you can receive your invite. Please note that if you haven’t received an invite and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you.

Level 2 Batch 7 In-House performance

The photos of this performance are available on facebook. The rest of the photos are available on flickr.

The students of Level 2 Batch 7 are going to have an in-house performance on Sunday, 20th May 2012, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This is a very, very informal performance (for the fun of theatre), and all are invited. But due to limited seating, you will need to call 9916902984 (only between 7pm and 9pm), so that you can receive your invite. Please note that if you haven’t received an invite and the studio is full, then we will not be able to accommodate you.

Note: The performance will also showcase 4 of the senior students of MISF!T – Venky, Vishal, Lenoj, and Amit. These performances are not free, payment can be in cash or kind. Epilogue and prologue by Krishi.

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Level 1 Batch 25 workshop updates

Welcoming the students of the new Level 1 course (this is the silver jubilee batch of Level 1). They have been introduced to a hellish time and to my favourite hell hounds (the older members of MISF!T). You can see the misery they are in, at:

On Facebook (Click here). If you have not liked this page, kindly do, because the updates appear first here.

Please look out for the new play (details of the readings, auditions, & casting will be given soon) that is being staged, tentatively in August. The play is called “The Award” by AV Samant, and directed by me (Ratan Thakore Grant).

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New beginner’s acting workshop/course starting on April 14th 2012

News: MISF!T® (My Interest Stays Firmly In Theatre) is now starting its new Level 1 (Batch 25) acting course/workshop on April 14th 2012.

This workshop promises you nothing except the understanding of ‘belief’ – Acting is believing.

Details of the course

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.Feedback of the alumni of MISF!T are available here:http://misfit.co.in/?cat=15

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

Duration of the course

First seven weeks: Training (48 hours)

Frequency

First 6 weeks – every Saturday between 11:00am to 6:00pm with an hourâs lunch break.

Seventh week – both Saturday and Sunday (26th and 27th of May) between 11:00am to 6:00pm with an hour’s lunch break

After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours of intensive training on June 2nd, June 3rd, and June 9th, which will culminate in the grading on June 10th.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

Depending on the outcome of the grading and motivation of the students, there might be a professional play showcasing what the students have learnt during the course. This was done with the students of batch 23; most of them had never acted before but made their debut in a professional play – “Just Let Them…” . The play involved not only the students of the workshop but also professional actors and senior members of MISF!T. You can see the photographs, newspaper articles, and the audience feedback by clicking here.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

For course fees and finer details, please calls us at 9241500886.Registration:

There are fixed days for registration – 31st March 2012 and 7th April 2012. There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.

Please note that if the seats are filled in the first round of registration (31st of March), there will not be another round. In the previous batch, we were unable to accommodate a lot of people because they called up too late.

To fix your appointment for registration, Call us at 9241500886 only between 12:30pm-2:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm(this would be the best option).

If you cannot reach us on the above number for any reason, then please go to the âContact Usâ page on the website, and fill in the following details:

Name

Phone number

Email Address

In the text-box title âMessageâ, please start with âFixing an appointmentâ on the first line, and the tell us about yourself, and your interests. Also do mention if you had any prior experience in acting and theater.If you have any other inquiries, please add them to the âMessageâ.

We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.Please do acknowledge this email, else your appointment will be canceled.

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Level 2 Batch 7 Acting course

The L2 Acting course will be starting on the 18th March 2012 (Sunday). It will be conducted for a period of two months. The break up is as follows:First 8 weeks: Training (Total of 48 hrs).Last 2 weeks: Intensive training to fine tune the actorsâ skills (around 25hrs).Tentative date for grading is 20th of May 2012.Frequency:

Once a week, Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Might extend by 30 minutes to an hour.

There might be some classes on Saturday evenings, with the consensus of the batch. (Please note: During the last 2 weeks of intensive training, the frequency of classes might be more than once a week.)

The course is structured so that the students will be in a position to take acting as a profession – Acting for the camera is included.Note that unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.Registration: The date for registration is 10th March 2012, between 1pm-3pm. Please call 9241500886, between 5:30pm-7:00pm, to fix your appointment for registration/interview.

MISF!T’s new original Hindi play “Shoonya”, written & directed by Amit Ranjan Sahu, is underway and will premier in January 2012. Do look out for further information.

A new play directed by me (for all those who have forgotten my name, Ratan Thakore Grant), will happen in April 2012, and the auditions will start in Feb 2012. You are most welcome to send in your profiles for the auditions. Please, and I mean Please, only apply if you are willing to give your heart and soul for this project. The attitude, to create together, is more important than the attitude, to shine alone.

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New beginner’s acting workshop/course starting on Nov 6th 2011

News: MISF!T® (My Interest Stays Firmly In Theatre) is now starting its new Level 1 (Batch 24) acting course/workshop on Nov 6 2011. After the first round of selection on the 9th of Oct, there was a sincere request from the students to start on the 6th of Nov, because of the festival season. This is the the 10th year of the acting workshops.

This workshop promises you nothing except the understanding of ‘belief’ – Acting is believing.

Details of the course

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.Feedback of the alumni of MISF!T are available here:http://misfit.co.in/?cat=15

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

Duration of the course

First four weeks: Training (48 hours)

Frequency â Every Saturday and Sunday between 11:00am to 6:00pm with an hourâs lunch break.

After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours (maybe 1-2 weeks) of intensive training, which will include fine tuning of all the aspects of the course, while preparing for the final grading.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

Depending on the outcome of the grading, there might be a professional play showcasing what the students have learnt during the course. This was done with the students of the previous batch; most of them had never acted before but made their debut in a professional play – “Just Let Them…” . The play involved not only the students of the workshop but also professional actors and senior members of MISF!T. You can see the photographs, newspaper articles, and the audience feedback by clicking here.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

Introducing a new aspect:There is an intention to do a short film at the end of the workshop, where the participants will get an opportunity to act in a short film, which they can later use as part of their portfolio. This film will be shot by professionals. Registration:

There are fixed days for registration – 16th October 2011 and 30th October 2011. There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.

There are only a few seats left (after the selections that happened on the 9th of October). So please register immediately. If the remaining seats are filled on 16th October, there wonât be another round on 30th October. Please note, that for the previous batch, we were unable to accommodate a lot of people because they called up too late.

To fix your appointment for registration (or for further details), Call us at 9241500886 or 9886035100 only between 12:00pm-2:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm(this would be the best option).

If you cannot reach us on the above numbers for any reason, then please go to the âContact Usâ page on the website, and fill in the following details:

Name

Phone number

Email Address

In the text-box title âMessageâ, please start with âFixing an appointmentâ on the first line, and the tell us about yourself, and your interests. Also do mention if you had any prior experience in acting and theater.If you have any other inquiries, please add them to the âMessageâ.

We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.Please do acknowledge this email, else your appointment will be cancelled.

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Second Glimpse of the new original play – “Just Let Them…”

This is the second glimpse of the play, “Just Let Them…”, which is going to be performed by the students of MISF!T on 12th August 2011. This is what R Praveen, a student of MISF!T, had to say after watching one of their rehearsals:“Soulful performances. The comedy tickles your rib to no limits. The tears wrenches your heart. The concepts makes you stare at your own soul.An original screenplay given life by amateur (are they?!) artists.”Further, we have started a new Facebook page, since Groups are being archived by Facebook. So please do join us by clicking here.

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First Glimpse of a new original play

The students of MISF!T are performing a play on the 12th of August 2011. This is the first glimpse; keep looking out for further information.Here’s what the actors have to say about this:

“We are tired, we haven’t eaten,we haven’t slept well, we work 9 hrs on week days and 12 hrs on week-ends, go home so late………blah , blah ,blah.Who cares !! we are having great fun….coz , we are the directors,script writers and actors of an innovative and equally exciting play from Misfit.

A play that is very unique in terms of the process, it is very tedious but it gives every actor the bandwidth to think out of the box, which makes the performance brilliant(May be!)…oh sorry it’s never a performance for us ,it has always been an experience . “

So remember to block your calendars for the experience on the 12th of August 2011, 7:30pm at K H Kalasoudha, Ramanjaneya Temple Compound, Hanumantha Nagar, Basavanagudi, Bangalore – 560019.

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Level 1 Batch 23, after having a hellish time, have finally reached their salvation – their GRADING – Presentation, which is happening on the 29th of May, 2011 (Sunday) at 6pm. The address is on the poster. All are welcome; members of MisfitPlayPals need to call the number given on the poster to confirm their participation.

This is a very informal presentation, therefore, please come with the idea of giving “constructive criticism“.

Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants to shed their inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.

The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their very own concepts and execute these, in the form of numerous short plays, during the course of the training.Feedback of the alumni of MISF!T are available here:http://misfit.co.in/?cat=15

The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

Duration of the course

First four weeks: Training (48 hours)

Frequency â Every Saturday and Sunday between 11:00am to 6:00pm with an hourâs lunch break. Based on progress of the course, we might reduce the duration of the Sunday class, and extend the duration of the course to 6 weeks.

After the training is over (48 hours), there will be additional hours (maybe 1-2 weeks) of intensive training, which will include fine tuning of all the aspects of the course, while preparing for the final grading.

This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession.

Depending on the outcome of the grading, there might be a play (we have done away with the concept of presentation), which will be ticketed, showcasing what the students have learnt during the course. In case this does not happen, a lot of our recent students have been getting opportunities in various theatre productions, under the guidance of MISF!T.

The course gets constantly upgraded because the ideologies are constantly evolving.

Aspect of theatre like stage design, lights, and make-up might be added if there is time.

Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.

Registration:

There are fixed days for registration. There will be a brief interview before the registration. Knowledge of theatre is not necessary for the interview, it is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials and your reasons for joining the course.

There are limited seats. So please register immediately. If all the seats are filled in the first round of registration, there won’t be any second round.

To fix your appointment for registration (or for further details), Call us at 9241500886 or 9880188172 only between 11:00am-2:00pm and 5pm-7:30pm(this would be the best option).

If you cannot reach us on the above numbers for any reason, then please go to the âContact Usâ page on the website, and fill in the following details:

Name

Phone number

Email Address

In the text-box title âMessageâ, please start with âFixing an appointmentâ on the first line, and the tell us about yourself, and your interests. Also do mention if you had any prior experience in acting and theater.If you have any other inquiries, please add them to the âMessageâ.

We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.Please do acknowledge this email, else your appointment will be cancelled.

Venue (at present): It is one of the most central areas, situated near M.G. Road.

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Poison is a comedy about people, relationships and rumors. Poison is the story of Mr and Mrs Sharma, bellowing in their shallow unsatisfying existence until a drastic step leads them to roller-coaster ride of uninvited guests and unexplainable situations. Telling the intertwined tale of five people brought together one morning, Poison is an hour long rib tickler.Using a blend of fast witted humor and an odd array of characters, Poison is an attempt to bring different styles of comedy on the same stage. Poison has be written and directed by debutant Chandrahasa Reddy and presented by The Democratic Actor’s Association of Misf!t Theater (Theatrix) in association with Cult Entertainment.CastRicha MishraVivek MishraAvinash DanielBalaji ShanmuganathLakshmi NarasimhanWritten & Directed by: Chandrahasa ReddyYou can see the trailers from the previous show here and here . Venue:Alliance FrancaiseMillers TankVasanth NagarBengaluruSchedule:19th Feb, 20114:00 PM & 7:30 PM–Audience feedback from the Special Preview Performance:”Good Dialogs, Humor was too good!”"Comedy! That the only word I can tell. Laughed like crazy!” “Excellent Script & Great Comic Timing”"Hilarious”"A Brilliant Play! Very Well Made”"A New Meaning to Poison!”"Nailed the Comedy… Perfect Timing” “Absolutely loved the sense of humor”"Brilliant Comic Timing, Awesome Play”"Was tight, fast paced and very good comic timing”–For More Details, Photos and Trailers: http://on.fb.me/PoisonPlayTo Book Tickets:Online: IndianStage.in: http://bit.ly/glQAWl BookMyShow: http://bit.ly/dQiuLK

Around a couple of months ago, MISF!T Democratic Actors Association was born to provide a platform for theater enthusiasts to meet, collaborate, and perform. And what germinated from it was an original play called “Strangeness of Reality”, which received rave reviews. To quote:

“I would have definitely paid to watch the show (Yes! you read it rightâŚ it was a non-ticketed show).”

“The play strangeness of reality was performed in a modest venue with minimal props. But the performance of the entire cast, the direction and the story was well worthy of a ticketed performance at a renowned theatre. From the very beginning the play caught my full attention and the intriguing turn of events definitely appealed to my curious half.”

” I think it makes for a very enjoyable watch and would recommend it to friends who prefer to spend an evening watching a theatrical performance. Well done guys. Cheers”

A journey which started from doing a play for its sake, has now reached newer heights. The play is now going on as a ticketed show in KH Kala Saudha!

“An actor. A perfect life. And then one day, his world comes tumbling over.Why? Whatever happens, is it true? Whatever he feels, is it real?Will he be able to prevent it? Whom should he trust?His wife? His friend? Brother? Or himself?”

These questions and their realities are an integral part of this concept. A intriguing tale of belief, hatred, love, helplessness, and the underlying shades, which takes you on a ride through that, one day, the day when everything changed.

A medley of skits

MISFIT Level 2 Batch will be presenting a medley of skits on Sunday October 24th at 6pm.A total of 11 skits will be presented by the Level 2 students of MISFIT, each of which will consistof two actors. The purpose of this presentation is to permit you, the audience, to provide feedbackof your impressions to each of the actors and to give them, the encouragement, to do better. This is for an invited audence only and we request you to grace this 1 hour presentation and becomean active participant in the propagation of the Art of Theatre. Your comments as an audience isvery much looked forward to by the actors. See you at 6pm at MISFIT Theatre on Sunday 24th October. The location is: GOLDEN BEAD MONTESSORY SCHOOL,157 RATNA AVENUE, (off Richmoind Road),(behind Kids Kemp -MG Road),Bangalore 560025. Please contact Suresh at 9845077365, or Balaji at 9880188712 if you have any questions.

News: The registration date for the new L1 workshop, starting on Oct 2nd 2010, has been fixed to 25th September 2010, between 12:30pm-4:30pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm. To fix your appointments, look at “Registration” section below.If the seats are filled in the first round, there will be no second round of registration.The L1 Acting course will be starting on 2nd Oct 2010.Level 1 is the foundation course which aims to bring out the fun of acting, make participants lose inhibitions, teach them stagecraft, pantomime, and character building. It is also for people without any background in acting. The objective is to make them as natural as possible.The course is unique because it focuses on bringing out the originality, the creativity, and the attention to detail in the actor, by letting the actor create their concepts, and execute them in the form of a play which is their final performance.The course includes:

Breaking inhibitions: getting people comfortable to act, in front of an audience.

Characterization.

Voice: Understanding the components, and projection of voice.

Observation.

Listening skills.

Pantomime.

Improvisation.

Scene creation and Character creation.

Script creation.

Fine tuning of theatre craft.

Duration of the course: First five weeks: Training (48 hours) Frequency â Every Tuesday and Thursday between 7:00pm-9/9:30pm, and every Saturday between 11:00am to 6:00pm with an hourâs lunch break. After the first 5 weeks, the next two weeks: Intensive training â fine tuning of all the aspects of the course, while preparing for the final grading. (Around 25 hours) This course is also designed in such a way, that it will help the participant, if he or she decides to, take acting as a profession. Depending on the outcome of the grading, there might be a play (ticketed), which is a public performance, showcasing what the students have learnt during the course. This course includes sessions on lights, and stage setup. Please note punctuality and attendance are very essential.Registration:The first round of registrations will happen on 25th September between 12:30pm-4:30pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm. If you would like to fix an appointment for registration, please do one of the following:

Call us at 9241500886 only between 11:00am-2:00pm and 5pm-7:30pm, OR

Please go to the “Contact Us” page on the website, and fill in the following details:

Name

Phone number

Email Address

In the text-box title “Message”, please start with “Fixing an appointment” on the first line, and the tell us about yourself, and your interests. Also do mention if you had any prior experience in acting and theater.

If you have any other inquiries, please add them to the “Message”.

We will get back to you via email with answers to your inquiries, and the date and time for your interview/registration.

Knowledge of theater is not necessary for the interview. It is purely for us, to get an understanding of your potentials. Venue: It is one of the most central areas, situated near M.G. Road. Golden Beads Montessori school,Rathna Avenue, Richmond Road, Bangalore, India, 560052. (Map) (Note: It’s the road behind Kids Kemp (on MG road). Once on the road, it’s the second right, when coming from Trinity Circle.)

The message for the day:

“I hate you! You are absolutely despicable,you’ve taken the fun away” – said the woman, as she walked up to me, while i was sitting in my regular coffee shop. I was quite stunned. She pulled the chair, next to mine and sat down (without being asked). She looked straight into my eyes, and said : Woman:How could you have done this to me?Me:Done what?…Sorry, but who are you?Woman:Don’t you recognize me? I did one of the MISFIT courses, 5 years back.Me:Hmm…(trying to recollect)Woman:I have been wanting to do the level 2 course, but you’ve have moved so far away, that it will not be possible, even though i am so so very keen. The time spent in traveling — and getting back late, would definitely make my husband, leave me.Me:Ahhh,,,(trying to find words,as age is catching up)Woman:Mr. Thakore, you keep talking about “making acting and theatre accessible to people”. Please please please….start a course, somewhere in a central place.Mr Thakore,lets get the fun back.

This little conversation with my student, made me realize, that i was going against my very objective. Thus, the good news for all aspiring level 2 students is that the new Level 2 course, will happen in one of the most central locations (NEAR CUNNINGHAM ROAD): “Ashvasan” – Smriti Nandan Cultural Centre, “Nanda-Deep”, 15/3, Palace Road, Bangalore – 560052.

Please note the change in Venue and Date of Commencement of course below

Poster design: RavichandraThe L2 Acting course will be starting on the 18th July 2010 (Sunday). It will be conducted for a period of two and a half months. The break up is as follows:First two months: Training (Total of 48 hrs).Last 2 weeks: Intensive training to fine tune the actorsâ skills (around 25hrs).Frequency â Once a week, Sunday 11:30am to 6:00pm, with an 15 mins to 1/2 hourâs lunch break. (Please note: During the last 2 weeks of intensive training, the frequency of classes might be more than once a week.)Please note that the course is structured so that the students will be in a position to take acting as a profession.We are going to add a new feature which is âacting for the cameraâ.Please note that unless you are absolutely dedicated, serious, and disciplined, this course will not work for you. Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.Registration: There are fixed days for registering. Please call 9241500886, between 11am-2:00pm, to get more details. There are 5 more seats remaining. So please register immediately.Note below the change in venue (NEAR CUNNINGHAM ROAD)Address: âAshvasan â â Smriti Nandan Cultural Centre,âNanda-Deepâ, 15/3, Palace Road, Bangalore â 560052For driving directions from Sigma Mall, Cunningham Road, Click here

We are taking a new step at MISF!T; the students of L2 Batch 5 would like to invite you for an interactive session, between the actors and the audience, where they will put forth, their understanding of the aspects of [real and in the moment] acting. It’s a very informal session; it is not a play or a presentation.

The L1 Acting course will be starting on 14th Feb 2010. The course details are available hereRegistration: The first round of registration are over. The second round of interviews and registrations are now open, for the remaining 7 seats. Those who feel they have a passion for theatre (no experience required), or want to bring forth the unknown and unusual aspects of their personality, please call 9241500886 for appointments, between 11am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-7:00pm.Note: The L1 course that usually culminates in a presentation will this time also include a short film which the participants will get a chance to audition for.

The L2 Acting course will be starting on the 25th January 2010. It will be conducted for a period of two and a half months. The break up is as follows:First two months: Training (Total of 48 hrs).Last 2 weeks: Intensive training to fine tune the actors’ skills (around 25hrs).Frequency – Once a week, Sunday 10:30am to 6:30pm, with an hour’s lunch break.This will be our 25th course, and therefore the course will culminate not in a presentation, but a play that will be ticketed. For this play, the actors will be selected, strictly, depending on their discipline and commitment during the process of the course.In addition to the play, the actors will be allowed to audition for a short film, that can be added to their profile.Please note that the course has been updated so that the students will be in a position to take acting as a profession.Registration: There are fixed days for registering. Please call 9241500886/9986488792, between 11am-2:00pm, to get more details. There are limited seats, since 12 seats have already been taken. So please register immediately.Address: No. 95, Building#2, 2nd Floor, Basavanapura, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore â 560083 [Driving Directions]Public transport: Buses in the Volvo Line, Big 10 and other BMTC services available with 10 minute frequency (please check with BMTC).

MISF!T Presents – Pancake HelenPancake Helen is an attempt by the students at MISF!T to create the magic once more! A satirical take on an intriguing whodunit with fascinating characters and captivating performances, Pancake Helen will leave you wanting more. In true MISF!T style, the show will follow its own design and make it a distinctive and entertaining experience.Dates and TimeSATURDAY 24th OCTOBER â 7.30 PMSUNDAY 25th OCTOBER â 4 PM & 7.30 PMTickets – Rs. 100/-Call 9241500886/9900153371 for futher details.Venue:GPD Fitness and Performing Arts#998, 2nd floor, Above Bodyworks gym,1st main, 1st block, Kormangala (Near Wipro Park)Bangalore. [ driving directions ]

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Acting course for beginners will be starting on the 18th August â09. It will be conducted for a period of two and a half months. The break up is as follows:First two months: TrainingFrequency -Twice a week.Duration – Each session last for about two and a half hours.Days – Tuesday 7:00pm to 9:30pmThursday 7:00pm to 9:30pm or Saturday 10:30am to 2:00pmAfter the first 2 months, the next two weeks: Intensive training – fine tuning of all the aspects of the course, while preparing for the final grading.Depending on the outcome of the grading, there might be a presentation, which is a public performance, showcasing what the students have learnt during the course.This course has been updated to include sessions on lights, stage setup, and makeup.For the course curriculum, please visit http://misfit.co.in/?p=33Registration: There are fixed days for registering. There will be a brief interview before the registration (just to understand the reason for joining the course). Please call 9241500886, between 10:30am-2:00pm and 3:30pm-7:30pm, to get more details. There are limited seats. So please register immediately.Address:GDP Fitness and Performing Arts#998, 2nd floor, Above Bodyworks gym,1st main, 1st block, Kormangala (Near Wipro Park)Bangalore. [ driving directions ]

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